It’s a safari… at night!
Doesn’t that just make the animals impossible to see? What’s different to a safari in the day? Does this mean I have to stay up late?
And yet, this popular safari has an average of more than a million visitors per year. Now to answer the other questions:
No, animals are visible because there is lightning comparable to a bright full moon. Atmosphere and active animal types are some of the major differences when touring in the evening. Also, the safari opens at seven thirty in the evening, letting you start early and finish early (although staying late is definitely worth it).
Singapore’s night Safari is the first ever built in the world. Touring the safari’s secondary forest in the dark will reveal many animals that are normally only active at night. As you travel through the different regions of the safari, you can meet a wide variety of animals such as Golden Jackals, Pelicans, Cape Giraffes, Malayan Tapirs, and Sloth Bears.
The safari does not force animals to become active during the day, so you can see a more natural presentation of the animal’s behaviors. Speaking of natural presentation, boundaries are cleverly hidden in plain view. Landscape formations, rivers, streams and shrub-camouflaged fences do a great job of making you feel really close to the animals on the other side.
The safari has a tram service with a well-planned route to provide a great view of animals and safari. It will drop you to a destination and come back later to pick you up giving you time to explore in between. You can also follow a trail that meanders through all eight regions of the safari.
As a final note, there are a lot more going in the safari than mentioned here. Tours, side-shows, and eateries are all there. It’s highly recommended to stop by at least once when in the area.